Management Accountant

Management Accountant (Hybrid working), £45,000 - £50,000

Our client is a well-established, privately owned group of businesses with a diverse property portfolio. They are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team in central Harrogate

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements and supporting the development of the wider finance function..

Key Responsibilities

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• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
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• Produce insightful financial analysis and management information to support business decision-making.
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• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
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• Calculate and maintain service charge budgets, reconciliations and year-end statements.
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• Support the year-end audit process and statutory reporting requirements.
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• Review and improve finance processes to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls and support best practice.
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• Identify opportunities to maximise the reporting capabilities of Sage 50 and contribute to ongoing system improvements.
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• Mentor and support junior members of the finance team, encouraging their development.
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• Take ownership of ad hoc finance projects as the function continues to evolve.
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About You

We're looking for someone who brings both strong technical accounting skills and a proactive approach to improving processes. You will ideally have:

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• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be part-qualified or qualified by experience).
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• Previous experience preparing full monthly management accounts.
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• A strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.
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• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting finance colleagues (desirable).
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• A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to identify opportunities and challenge existing ways of working.
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• Experience using Sage 50, or the ability to quickly become proficient.
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Salary & Benefits

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• £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
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• Full-time, permanent position with a 35-hour working week.
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• 4 days in the office and Fridays working from home (WFH)
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• Central Harrogate close to the train/bus station.
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• Potential for onsite parking, also free on-street parking a 5 minute walk away
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